# Shindig! Magazine vs Dead Sets

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dead Sets at every 2 days against Shindig! Magazine's every 8 months. Shindig! Magazine's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shindig! Magazine sells 37 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Dead Sets sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shindig! Magazine ships an update every 8 months, Dead Sets every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shindig! Magazine | Dead Sets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shindig-magazine/id700732286/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **31** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 94 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jellyfish Connect Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/373521339) | [Matt Selph](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790450674) |

## What reviewers say

### Shindig! Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shindig-magazine/id700732286)

Explore obscure TV, film, and music from the 60s and 70s. This app features in-depth articles and critiques from international experts on genres like psychedelia, garage rock, and soul. Access current and back issues, with subscription options available.

**Highlights:** Obscure TV and film coverage, Psychedelia, folk, rock, funk, and soul music articles, Expert international writer contributions, Critiques of 60s and 70s culture, Purchase current and back issues, Subscription options available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (37)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shindig! | $4.99 | per month |
| Shindig | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Shindig Auto-Renewable Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Issue 40 (id:381390) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 37 (id:381215) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 53 (id:419597) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 54 (id:419599) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 55 (id:419601) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 56 (id:419603) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 57 (id:419605) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 58 (id:419607) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 60 (id:419611) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 62 (id:419657) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 63 (id:435695) | $5.99 | one-time |
| NO 144 (id:715102) | $5.99 | one-time |
| NO 145 (id:715100) | $5.99 | one-time |
| NO 150 (pp:1017701) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 50 (id:380907) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 52 (id:371973) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shindig! (pp:1115866) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shindig! (pp:1115860) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shindig! (pp:1115852) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shindig! (pp:1115850) | $5.99 | one-time |
| NO 141 (id:715108) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shindig! (pp:1115846) | $5.99 | one-time |
| NO 159 (pp:1017647) | $5.99 | one-time |
| NO 158 (pp:1017653) | $5.99 | one-time |
| NO 157 (pp:1017659) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 68 (id:435705) | $5.99 | one-time |
| NO 156 (pp:1017665) | $5.99 | one-time |
| NO 155 (pp:1017671) | $5.99 | one-time |
| NO 154 (pp:1017677) | $5.99 | one-time |
| NO 153 (pp:1017683) | $5.99 | one-time |
| NO 151 (pp:1017695) | $5.99 | one-time |
| NO 152 (pp:1017689) | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Shindig! Gu... (id:798058) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Shindig! Compen... (id:806093) | $7.99 | one-time |


### Dead Sets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-sets/id6790450672)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dead Sets | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shindig! Magazine free?

Shindig! Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dead Sets free?

Dead Sets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Shindig! Magazine or Dead Sets have ads?

Neither Shindig! Magazine nor Dead Sets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shindig! Magazine or Dead Sets?

Shindig! Magazine ships an update every 8 months, and Dead Sets every 2 days. Most recently, Shindig! Magazine was updated on September 23, 2026 and Dead Sets on September 15, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*